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MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, the largest single donation in the organization's 27-year history, to strengthen its crisis-services and long-term sustainability for LGBTQ+ youth facing elevated mental-health challenges amid political hostility; the gift follows previous large gifts and underscores Scott's ramped-up philanthropy.
The Trump administration has shut down the LGBTQ Youth Specialized Services program within the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provided tailored support for LGBTQ youth, citing funding issues. Critics argue this decision endangers vulnerable youth, with organizations like the Trevor Project and some politicians condemning the move, while states like California seek to fill the gap through partnerships and enhanced training.
Following Donald Trump's election victory, calls to the Trevor Project, a leading LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention organization, surged by 700%, reflecting widespread anxiety among LGBTQ+ youth. This spike is attributed to fears over Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and policies, which have been linked to deteriorating mental health in this community. The Trevor Project emphasizes the importance of support and community for LGBTQ+ youth during this challenging time.
Daniel Radcliffe is moderating a roundtable discussion series called Sharing Space, involving transgender and nonbinary young people, which will be released on YouTube on Friday to mark Transgender Day of Visibility. Radcliffe has been a supporter of the Trevor Project since 2009 and has previously spoken out in support of trans rights. Meanwhile, J.K. Rowling continues to make headlines for her anti-transgender activism, including retweeting a post that erased the colors of the transgender flag and speaking on a podcast criticizing the transgender rights movement.